Just make sure they make enough to pay the rent (based on income and current bills) and that they pass the smell test.

Best of luck with your agency test as well!!

The plot of land will need to be perc tested as well.

Public corruption and drug crimes are rampant, but property crime and violence is actually fairly low down here. 

They are the ones that can tell you to stay away from a certain area because of known drug problems or how certain zip codes have negative stigmas in the area.  

Another expense arises from the new lead law for rentals - you will have to be lead safe even when no children reside in any units, so the cost of essentially painting and cleaning plus the testing have to be considered.

If the city expands their sewer district most of the time connecting is mandatory.So there is nothing wrong with a private well and POWT if you can leave it alone if you can, but be sure to include a well and water test and spectic inspection in your offer.

If you can get out of your current FHA loan (rate/term refi), you can look at a new FHA loan with a 3 to 4-unit property that meets the self-sufficiency test.

@Charlie Moore You could always hire out property management on one home and test the waters. 

Some of my research is bringing up things such as pre-licensing classes and a SAFE exam.Assuming I have no problems with the testing aspects, what are some of the best ways to get a foot in the door?